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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

No Resemblance wants unusual stories, Bristol Short Story Prize accepts international entries, Galleon wants short fiction and poetry; the Los Angeles Review wants short fiction, poetry and nonficiton

New podcastNo Resemblance(Canada) is looking for stories of lives lived and paths
taken that in no way bear any resemblance to everyday life. Seeks authors who
want to hear their pieces read aloud in some combination of audiobook and
podcast form.

Short fiction (max 4,000 words) should be gripping and
adventurous, with a taut plotline and compelling, active characters. Any genres
welcome. Open to international subs.

The 2016Bristol Short Story Prizeis open to all writers worldwide. First
prize: £1,000; 19 additional prizes available. Theme and subject open. Length:
4,000 words max. Entry fee: £8 per story. Shortlisted writers published in the
Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology Volume 9.

DeadlineApril 30, 2016.

Galleonis looking for fiction and poetry for issue V. Publishes work
by Atlantic Canadians or related to the region, but there is room for
submissions “from away.” Fiction: 5,000 words max. Poetry: 100 lines max.
Payment: One copy.

The Los Angeles Review also accepts regular submissions of
fiction, nonfiction and poetry, and book reviews – but query before sending a
review. Submissions by Submittable cost $3; submission by mail, only the cost
of a stamp.

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